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Old 02-02-2008, 04:42 PM
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hey all. so there is a slight problem with my radiator..

after two weeks of getting my car, my uncle and i go for a spin in my 2007 mustang (he was driving, not me). so we were driving down a road, 1 lane for each side. it was completely dark at the time, around 10pm.

so while driving down the road, we see this vacuum bang chillin on the road, so we go around it. so we drive more and then we head back. on our way back, the vacuum bag got hit by an another idiot car and went on our side of the road and goes straight under my car. [:@]

yeah... i was freaking out. so the bag is like LODGED underneath my car, but we eventually get it out. I didn't see any damages at first but when I looked again this week, I found this:





So I'm like worried that this is going to eff up my car if I don't get it replaced now. Would this cause any problems in the future or is there a big problem now?

What do you guys think?

edit: there is no leakage, i think.
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Old 02-02-2008, 04:58 PM
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As long as the actual pipes arnt leaking, its fine.
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Old 02-02-2008, 05:00 PM
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oh yeah, forgot to mention, there is no leakage. but i'm still taking precaution
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Old 02-02-2008, 05:27 PM
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The first one is the condenser (for your A/C) and although it might not be leaking, if it's restricted in the flowing applications of the freon, you might ruined your A/C compressor because of the stress. Working too hard.
It looks fine on the picture but have an honest pro check it out for you.

Same with the radiator.
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Old 02-02-2008, 05:34 PM
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It only takes out a few square inches out of thousands total surface area. Would be my opinion anyway.
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Old 02-02-2008, 05:40 PM
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So the condensor took the biggest hit. I see...

So if I was to use the AC, like in spring or summer time, after a while things would get screwey?

Or any air flow out of the fans for that matter
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